Hi all, Am thinking of replacing the 2 mercruiser 5.7L v8 alpha 1 legs in a bayliner 2955 with a diesel. Have found a volvo d4 300 and vdrive for...
Hi, Am in the process of renovating an 8M trailer sailer and was thinking about trying to save weight where possible. wondering what material...
Hi all, I'm in the process of renovating an 8M trailer sailer which I am intending to have a transom hung twin rudder setup in cassettes so I can...
Hi everyone, I'm doing up a 7.8 m trailer sailer and changing it around a little bit. I am thinking of having a twin rudder setup and was after...
Hi, just a question regarding nmea output strings from my gps unit. I have a jrc gps/sounder combo and I have connected a multi data repeater to...
Hi, just wondering about a few aspects of mainsail design for a 42 ft steel sloop. have found a design program on the web called 'sailcut' so had...
Anyone have any experience with using hempel brand paints on a steel yacht? just wondering about quality etc compared to other brands ie altex...
Hi there, Put a new engine in my steel yacht. It's a marinised nissan Td27. everything is earthed through the block which is then taken back to...
Hi, I would love some advice on what I need in the way of refrigeration on a 42ft steel yacht, planning to eventually go offshore. What system...
Hi All, I have recently bought a 42 ft steel hull yacht. have repowered it and it is back in the water. Was manouvering around the mooring the...
Hi, wondering what would be enough volume in diesel and water tanks for a 42ft steel yacht. I'm intending to go offshore. 2 options with my...
Hi, any ideas on protecting the steel on the inside of small enclosed spaces where there is no access to blast and paint etc. I am attaching a...
Hi, I am attaching a scoop with boarding platform /steps etc to a steel hull yacht.the boarding platform will be inbuilt how do I protect the...
Just wondering what thicknesses of sheet i need to use when fabricating diesel and water tanks. Boat is a 42ft steel hull. looking at either...